Let's share adventures in art, lifestyle, & food.

Ralph Breaks The Internet

We had the opportunity to watch a screening for “Ralph’s Breaks the Internet” at the world famous Captain Theater in Hollywood, CA. First, didn’t know what to expect, since I never got to see the first one. So I went in with a open mind that was going to be another kids movie.

The story is based in this days era, where technology is taking over our world, including the kid's new ways to distraction. I was so hooked into the storyline, that not only portrays the way we’re leaving but also is ending a message where loyalty and friendship mean everything. Something we all can relate to this days especially to this supporting each other movement. Where we no longer are worrying about skin tones, languages or looks (yeyyy).

Ralph and Vanellope ( the main characters) are part of an arcade game. Then, the wheel from the arcade where they belong broke. They wanted to fix the situation, so their other fellows' characters stay on the game as well and don’t become homeless. They traveled to the internet via the router in the hopes of somehow getting the wheel themselves. Meanwhile, Ralph manages to become a gamer superstar in the internet world, hoping to earn the money to buy the wheel for the arcade, so everyone can stay safe.

Later Ralph is put on a face to face in the situation finding out his best friend might not be coming back home with him, even if they get the wheel. He wasn’t very happy about that, and another whole friendship drama begins. He kinda had a breakdown, things starting to go downhill, and out of control from there.

This movie shows a lot of emotions, struggles, friendships, breakups, insecurities that we all have, but in the end, as a kid’s movie should be, the good deed wins and everyone gets back to be the friends they were. Understanding that sometimes, the end is not how we have pictured it, but we have to accept it. Let people find their own way to happiness and be able to applaud their accomplishments from the distance, but very close to the heart.

Leave your comments below and wish you can find your Ralph or Vanellope discovering a world of endless possibilities!

Cheat Day LAnd

Cheat Day LAnd

Cheat Day Land, a new L.A. pop-up museum, is completely devoted to “cheat day” foods. It’s an interactive museum in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District is full of bright murals of burgers and fries, tacos, doughnuts, and cake. It similar to the Museum of Ice Cream, but this one focuses more on all your cravings and things we like to eat! Visitors will tour through a maze of roughly 10 food-themed rooms, ending in the gift shop. It will take you around an hour to tour the whole exhibit! There will be different vendor every day, so you can sample or buy your favorite treats. Don’t forget that the new Art District's acquisition Guerrilla Tacos is next door.

Guests can jump on a trampoline, made to look like a pancake-flipping skillet, scale a doughnut rock-climbing wall, dive into a large bowl of cereal or lift doughnut dumbbells – all features primed for Boomerang. Cheat Day Land is the dreamy work of five siblings. Rubi Rymenmy, the brainchild, came up with the idea for an interactive museum while visiting Japan. She pitched the concept to her sister, Yolanda Reyes, the business-minded sibling, and her brothers Enrique, Manuel and Nick Reyes – self-taught artists whose images are featured throughout.

“We love food, we love art. Why don’t we make a celebration of that?” Rymenmy said.

The brothers designed every piece of artwork throughout the museum, excluding one mural from Los Angeles-based street art group, Love Crew.

The museum opened on Oct. 1 and will be open until February 2019

Tickets cost $38. Don’t walk, run and do it for the gram!!!

David Hockney at LACMA

Last week had the opportunity to visit LACMA and barely made to the closing of the show of David Hockey’s exhibit. I’d been a fan of his work for a long time, and having his work display in our city, couldn’t let this opportunity past and so I went. I was impressed as always with his work, but loved that I was able to see more details up-close. Hope you enjoy the ride as much as I did.

British artist David Hockney (b. 1937) has lived in Los Angeles off and on for nearly 40 years. In 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life, which was exhibited at LACMA offered a vibrant and intimate view of the various people who fill his world. None of the portraits were commissioned, and his subjects are from all walks of life: Hockney invited family members, fellow artists, art dealers, curators, employees, close friends, and acquaintances to sit for him over a period of two or three days. He painted the single still-life in the exhibition when one of the sitters had to reschedule her appointment.

The majority of the 82 portraits, which Hockney considers one body of work, were created between 2013 and 2016 in the artist’s Hollywood Hills studio. All were painted in acrylic on 48 × 36” canvases, with the artist’s subjects seated in the same yellow armchair against a blue background, which Hockney adjusted depending on the sitter’s clothing. Each painting was executed within three days, which, in a wry commentary on photography, Hockney calls “a 20-hour exposure.”

And yet, despite these similarities, each picture is remarkably different: some sitters are more introverted, while others are more extroverted; some are dressed up, while others wear their casual daily attire; a few are children and several are in their eighties. By focusing on his sitters’ facial expressions, their body language, and aspects of their dress, Hockney reveals compelling insights into their distinctive personalities. Though portraiture has been an important part of Hockney’s practice throughout his long career, such a concentrated exploration of the genre is especially relevant today, reaffirming the significance of the painted portrait in an age in which selfies have permeated our lives.

Beyond The Streets

#ThisShirtSavesLives

It’s that time of the year again! Today and since yesterday hundreds of radio stations across the nation, are hosting a Radiothon. The purpose: TO SAVE LIVES BY DONATING TO ST JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL.

The annual campaign “#ThisShirtSavesLives is hoping to break records nationwide. I was able to visit the hospital in Memphis, TN recently and realized what a magical place it is. Not only because of their patients but because of the hard and humanitarian work, they do! I talked to doctors, visit the labs, walked around the premises of the hospital and as well as the Target House. Let me tell you something my friends, this place is full of hope and positivism.

#ThisShirtSavesLives is an easy way to give and received something back. You basically commit to donating at least twenty dollars a month, and you get a shirt. So far in the South of the country, this campaign has been such a success! Now, ST. Jude is proud to bring it to the Hispanic Community, where Hispanic children are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from acute lymphoblastic leukemia than children from other backgrounds.What a great chance for us; my community, your community to become Angels of Hope! Like we said in Spanish: ANGELES DE ESPERANZA!!!

Keep in mind that any family that has a child being treating for Cancer, DOES NOT, and WILL NOT receive a bill for any of their services at ALL!. St Jude, not only provides highly qualified staff, or an interpreter, for those ones that don’t speak the language, they also help the families to get a place to live ie; Target House that will provide with an apartment until their kid is ready to go back home. And when life happens and you're involved in a situation like this, knowing that you’ll not get a single charge for a service, it’s just a blessing.

What are we waiting for? Let’s all pick up that phone and dial 1-800-998-8432, remember it only takes $20.00 a month to become an Angel of Hope! Let’s give these kids a second chance, a chance to have a happy and healthier life. Because remember “No child should die at the dawn of life”.

Self-Portraits

Self-portrait or selfies nowadays it's open of the things I enjoy to do the most with my cell phone. Here are some images that make me happy everytime I see them. What do you think?

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St Jude X Domino's

During this past Holidays, we had the chanced to spend sometime with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient; Lucas. While he was back in Chile, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 of Cancer. His mom, had only one hope; to find some help from St Jude as their last option. She wrote them on a Friday, Saturday they got a call, with great news, the only thing is that they needed to fly to the States within two days. If they had stayed in Chile, he would had a 16% probability of surviving. Now, after over a little a year, his probabilities are over 85%, and we're sure he's going to conquer this, and do much better. We learned to love Lucas within minutes of meeting him. This is only one example of how St Jude Children's Research Hospital helps.

Our hostess were Alex from St. Jude and, the always talented Alejandra Espinoza. She's one of the most recognize tv host in the Spanish media in the USA. She was able to shared her personal experience and why as many other people, she's been a grateful supported of St. Jude's good deeds.

During the event, we learned; every single dollar makes a huge difference in helping save lives and making such a difficult moment much easier for families at St. Jude. If you are able to donate, any amount; $1, $5, you'd making a huge contribution and difference in the life of many, click this link to donate: http://bit.ly/dpzgivethanks

I was astonished by the great efforts from Domino’s Pizza who partnered with St. Jude in the Thanks and Giving Campaign, that since 2004, Domino’s has been a national partner! #DPZGIVETHANKS

In 2016, Domino’s broke a company record by raising $7.3 million for the kids of St. Jude. This year, Domino’s plans on raising $7.5 million by asking its customers to add a donation to their order or rounding up their total to donate the change.

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McDonald's X UberEATS

McDonalds X UberEATS

As you might have heard, McDonald’s was excited to announce the launch of their #McDelivery Collection to celebrate their partnership with UberEATSon July 26th. They continue to raise the bar for their customers - with new recipes, a fresher look, and now new levels of convenience through #McDelivery® on UberEATS. Go ahead an download the UberEATS app and start ordering now, wherever you live, because this service is available worldwide with the tap of a button.

McDonald’s was kind enough to give away items for FREE to customers who ordered #McDelivery on July 26th from participating restaurants in selected cities (while supplies lasted), and happily I was one of the first ones to score a onesie and a pair of pillowcases to snuggle while watching a movie and waiting for my #McDelivery.

McDonald's Soccer Clinic #2017ICC

McDonalds Soccer Clinic

On July 24th, 2017 McDonald’s partnership with a few moms bloggers & their kids to provide them with an event called McDonalds Soccer Clinic at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA. They practiced some soccer along with Jared Borgetti before the #2017ICC between Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Kids were given the McDonalds soccer uniforms and #RonaldMcDonald was there to interact with them as well. When Ronald arrived he became the center of attention, even before the event started. Kids were asking him questions like: How many chicken Mcnuggets does he eats? LOL, I was laughing but it was funny and cute from the little ones. Ronald introduced the official soccer coach Jared Borgetti and the emcee of the day, Piolin -a well known LA radio host.

Kids and their moms were divided in teams. Borgetti visited every team and played in the field with them. I loved how down to earth Jared was. Of course, the dads will follow Borgetti, took pictures with him, made a few snapchats and more than one InstaStories, he was on mine too, hehe. Having a legend of the Mexico soccer team, was huge and rewarding experience for everyone. He gave words of advice not only to the kids but to the parents as well.

This soccer clinic was an opportunity for the younger generation to play in a professional field in the outdoors, away from videogames or cell phones, and with real life athletes. For sure, it was an once-in-a-lifetime experience that will be cherish from the rest of their life. Thanks McDonald’s for letting me be part of the fun, meeting Jared and being able to hang out with the one and only #RonaldMcDonald!

Museum of ICE CREAM

The high anticipated opening of the Museum of Ice Cream happened a while back. I finally had the chance to go, and let me tell you something, It’s FUUUN. I know, I know if you try to get tickets now, it’s completely SOLD OUT. I’m even crying out here for not taking the perfect outfit or hadn’t taken the enough time while there. Anyways, I would like to share my adventure with you all my friends.

The day started waiting in-line for a half hour to get in. The time flew because their attendants were so fun and charming that made time go fast. You walked in and you’re welcome with a chocolate bar and some cheerful instructions for when you are in there. Inside you can find everything you think of color wise; neon, bright, pastel!!! I’m sure you have checked Beyoncé’s pictures from the museum. Yes, they give you black Ice cream, gummy bears (my fave candy), and even pink pancakes with more ice cream!

More excitement comes towards the end of the museum, where you encounter your inner child with a sprinkles pool. YAAAASSSS! You’ll swim in sprinkles and make it rain. This day wasa completely rainbow experience, hehehe. Check out the photo gallery and let me know what you think… Do you want them to add more dates? Which was your favorite picture and would you get tickets this time?

Mango and Pineapple Salsa

It’s Chip & Dip day in Hollywood! Well at least for me. Thanks to Good Health for sharing some of their new Good Health Snacks we just sampled their very tasty “Sea Salt Eat Your Veggies Chips”. Let me tell you one thing; they are D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. As many of you know, I’d been trying to eat healthier as one of this year’s resolutions. These chips are Gluten free, GMO free, etc. it’s like having a salad hehehe. I have decided to make a Mango Pineapple Salsa. Hope you're all enjoying a good dip and share your thoughts on my take on this delicious tropical salsa. It's perfect for when you’re hanging out with your buddies or just taking a dip in the pool.

See what everyone else is contributing to the #EnjoyDippingGood Chip & Dip Party click on their recipes below!

Mixed everything in a bowl, serve in small portions. I'm sure everyone will ask for more. Don't forget to have it with a drink of your choice!

Paloma Margarita

We just celebrated "National Margarita Day" and now I'm sharing my favorite Margarita version, called "Paloma" which means "Dove" Hope you all enjoy it, so cheers to that.

"Paloma Cocktail w/Chili Lime Salt”-*CHILI LIME SALT 1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon coarse Kosher salt1/4 teaspoon chili powderZest from 1 lime2 lime slices-*PALOMA1 cup fresh grapefruit juice1/4 cup fresh lime juice4 ounces tequila (1/2 cup)1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup sparkling water or soda water2 grapefruit and lime wedges-Mix together the sugar, salt, chili powder and lime zest on a small plate. Run a wedge of lime around the top of two glasses and dip them in the salt blend; fill with crushed ice.Mix the grapefruit juice,lime juice, tequila and sugar until well mixed.Pour over crushed ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with grapefruit and lime. SALUD!!!

Capture Your Style by Aimee Song

We graciously decided to attend to our fave #fashion #blogger Aimee Song from @SongofStyle book signing at The Grove. What a lovely surprise that the one and only #DianeVonFurstenberg was there as well. We couldn't be happier and expect less than that from her, since the event was held at her boutique. Aimee has made her name a brand, and with this book, she shares her own knowledge on Social Media, Fashion, Photography and everything else, that has made her name a household. #AimeeSong #CaptureYourStyle #Fashion #blogger

Art Basel Miami 2016

Since 1970, Art Basel’s goal has been to connect the world's premier galleries and their patrons, as well serving as a meeting point for the international art world. Now, over forty years later, its three fairs - in Basel, Hong Kong, and Miami Beach - rank as the premier shows of their kind, presenting 20th and 21st century art with a strong curatorial perspective.

Their reputation for showing high-quality work has attracted leading international galleries and collectors, offering visitors the most important art from around the world. We had the opportunity to be there and here a few images of what we witnessed. We will be uploading more work as time goes on, so don't forget to check us out again.

MOCA LA

One of my to-go places in LA is indestictively the MOCA in LA, with its three locations, offers a variety of contemporary art, that it goes, from paintings, to videos, and especial collaborations. I was there a few days ago, and these images are some of what I witnessed.

Here's a little of its history; Established in 1979, they are the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles, dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. They own one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7000 objects, and have a diverse history of ground-breaking, historically-significant exhibitions.

Their collection, presentation, and interpretation of art created after 1940, in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. They provide leadership in the field by identifying and presenting the most significant and challenging art of our time, actively supporting the creation of new work.

With three distinct venues in Los Angeles—MOCA Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and MOCA Pacific Design Center—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork (1969-70) in the Nevada desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and publishing.

#mocalosangeles #losangeles #museums

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Supreme X Louis Vuitton

In 2000, the closest Supreme got to an official cosign from Louis Vuitton was a cease & desist letter for its LV-inspired logo T-shirts, beanies, and skate decks. As a result, they were forced to issue a recall for the collection, albeit one that basically no customers abided by (why would you return something the minute you found out it just got even cooler?) Today when those rare items pop up on sites like Grailed, they fetch more than even some real Louis Vuitton merchandise.

How times have changed. Seventeen years later, Louis Vuitton hasn't just cosigned Supreme, but actually collaborated with the brand on a collection of dually branded clothes, accessories, shoes, and more, all of which debuted as part of LV's Fall-Winter 2017 show in Paris. Given the history of these brands and the sheer fire power of their respective logos, this may be the single hype-iest collaboration the century (if not ever).

The collection didn't exactly come out of nowhere. Rumors of this collab have been circling in menswear corners of the Internet for months. Last summer, Supreme's founder James Jebbia was spotted in the front row at the Louis Vuitton's Spring-Summer 2017 show, which, given the insatiable nature of the Internet, immediately spawned rumors of a potential collaboration. Furthermore, LV menswear designer Kim Jones is a known streetwear aficionado in his own right and one of his first jobs in college was to unpack boxes for the company that imported Supreme to the U.K., which only fueled the fire.

Then, a few weeks ago, a fuzzy shot of Louis Vuitton knit with a Supreme logo surfaced online, putting hypebeasts everywhere on red alert. And yesterday, A$AP Bari posted a photo to his Instagram story wearing what appeared to be a Supreme x Louis Vuitton Bandana, and at that point, the rumors seemed all but confirmed.

But it wasn't until today we got a full look at the entire offering of bags, shirts, a skate deck that comes with its own Louis Vuitton trunk, and an official Supreme x Louis Vuitton box logo tee. It's safe to say despite the rumors, no one could have predicted the depth and scope of the collaboration. It's big. Bigger than most one-off collections, which is sure to only drive the demand for these luxury pieces to new astronomical heights before they even hit store shelves.

In true Supreme fashion, the lineup will roll out in drops starting July 17 at Louis Vuitton stores and potentially at stand alone pop-up shops (which should be peaceful, not-at-all chaotic shopping experiences for hopeful customers). Also keep in mind that this is co-branded product, which means we're talking Louis Vuitton price points for the goods. In other words, we are about to learn just how die-hard Supreme's devotees really are for better or worse. Via: Jake Woolf